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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
MetroLite and MetroNeo projects to ease the Mobility Problems in smaller cities or areas of cities with less projection of ridership
The standard specifications of Light Urban Rail Transit System named “MetroLite” and rubber-tyred electric coach powered by overhead traction system running on a road slab with an exclusive right of way named “MetroNeo”, suitable for smaller cities or areas of cities with less projection of ridership were issued in July, 2019 and November, 2020 respectively. MetroLite and MetroNeo are the low cost mobility solutions with reduced system requirements and same experience, ease of travel in terms of comfort, convenience, affordability, safety, punctuality, reliability and environment- friendliness as that of conventional metro rail system. The low capital cost of these new transit modes than that of high capacity metro rail is due to light civil structure, lesser axle load, smaller stations, low power rated electrical equipment, low operation and maintenance cost etc. These systems can also be used as feeder system to conventional metro rail.
Urban transport, which is an integral part of urban development, is a state subject. Hence, respective State Government/ Union Territories is responsible for initiating and developing urban transport infrastructure including rail based mass transit modes viz. Metro Rail/MetroLite/MetroNeo/Regional Rapid Transit System etc. As per Metro Rail Policy-2017, the Central Government considers financial assistance for such projects in cities or urban agglomerates, based on feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned State Government/ Union Territories . The details of MetroLite and MetroNeo proposals received from various State Governments/Union Territories  for central financial assistance, State and City-wise, are as under:
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City
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Name of Project
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Delhi
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Delhi
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Rithala-Narela MetroLite Corridor in the remaining 03 corridors of Delhi Metro Phase-IV
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2
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Maharashtra
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Nashik
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Nashik MetroNeo
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3
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Jammu
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Jammu MetroLite
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4
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Srinagar
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Srinagar MetroLite
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5
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Uttar Pradesh
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Gorakhpur
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Gorakhpur MetroLite
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Visits Headquarters Southern Command, Pune On 05 November 2019
Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri , Shri Shripad Yesso Naik visited Headquarters Southern Command, Pune on 05 November 2019 and was briefed on the operational preparedness of one of the largest Command of Indian Army, spread over 11 States and four Union Territories including an island territory. Southern Command has the responsibility of safeguarding 1,240 Kilometers long International Border and 7,516 Kilometers of Coastline. The Hon’ble RRM was received by Lieutenant General SK Saini, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Headquarters Southern Command.
Hon’ble RRM complimented Southern Command for its professionalism and dedication towards duty while safeguarding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation. He also congratulated the formation for its outstanding support and positive response in providing assistance to the civil administration in overcoming various disasters / challenges in peninsular India.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Well marked low pressure area over central parts of south Bay of Bengal
A well marked low pressure area lay over central parts of south Bay of Bengal and adjoining equatorial Indian Oceans at 0830 hours IST of today, the 11th December 2018. It is likely to concentrate into a depression during next 24 hours and intensify further into a deep depression during subsequent 24 hours. It is very likely to move towards south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts during next 72 hours.
Warnings:
- Heavy rainfall warning for south coastal Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu: Rainfall at many places with heavy falls  at isolated places is likely on 15th Dec 2018. The increased rainfall activity is likely on 16th December over these areas.
- Wind warning, Sea condition and Fishermen Warning
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13 Dec 2018
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14 Dec 2018
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15 Dec2018
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Warning
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Central parts
of south Bay
of Bengal
and adjoining
equatorial
Indian Ocean
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Central parts of south Bay
of Bengal and adjoining equatoria Indian Ocean
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Southwest Bay of Bengal and
adjoining
equatorial Indian
Ocean
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Southwest
Bay of Bengal
and adjoining
equatorial
Indian Ocean
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Southwest
and adjoining
west central
Bay of Bengal
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Wind
Warning
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Squally wind
speed reaching 40-50kmph
gusting to 60
kmph
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Squally wind
Speed reaching 45-55 kmph
gusting to 65
kmph
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Squally wind
Speed reaching
55-65 kmph
gusting to 75
kmph
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Squally wind
Speed reaching 55-65 kmph
gusting to 75
kmph
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Squally wind
Speed reaching 50-60 kmph
gusting to 70
kmph
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condition
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Rough to
very rough
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Rough to
very rough
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Rough to
very rough
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Rough to
very rough
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Rough to
very rough
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Fishermen
warning
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Not to venture into above sea areas
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Not to venture into above sea areas
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Not to venture into above sea areas
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Not to venture into above sea areas
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Not to venture into above sea areas
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
NATIONAL POLICY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
The National Policy on Older Persons, announced in January 1999 is still relevant and valid. It envisages State support to ensure financial and food security, health care, shelter, protection and other needs of older persons to improve quality of their lives.
This Policy is valid till it is changed or updated.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Sushri. Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Mumbai braces for Cyclone Nisarga
Western Naval Command geared up for emergency response
Mumbai | June 2, 2020 18.00 hrs
At a time when Maharashtra is facing the Coronavirus pandemic, the state along with Gujarat is also gearing up to face the challenge of Cyclone Nisarga. The deep depression in the Arabian Sea is likely to make landfall near Alibag on Wednesday afternoon as a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed of 100-110 kmph.
As per Indian Meteorological Department, Pune the coastal districts of Maharashtra -, Raigad, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall tomorrow. Interior districts of Pune, Nashik, Dhule and Nandurbar will also receive rainfall.
Meanwhile the National Disaster Response Force  has deployed 10 teams at various places in Maharashtra. Anupam Srivastava, Commander, NDRF at Pune said 3 teams have been deployed in Mumbai, 2 each in Raigad and Palghar and 1 each in Thane, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. NDRF teams have surveyed the region and briefed people to explain the damage likely to be caused by the cyclone. In Palghar district, people from 13 villages along the coast have been evacuated to safer places.
NDRF Director General S N Pradhan in a video message said “"Gujarat and Maharashtra have 11 and 10 teams respectively and they are being deployed in the coastal districts facing the Arabian Sea. Although this is not an extremely severe cyclone, all precautions are being taken with the basic principle in mind that while we expect the best, we must prepare for the worst.". Additional six teams have been kept on stand-by for Maharashtra. An NDRF team comprises 45 personnel and each team is equipped with tree and pole cutting machines, communication gadgets, inflatable boats, first-aid and basic medicines kit etc.
Western Naval Command all geared up
In Mumbai, the Maharashtra Naval Area will be on standby with five Flood Rescue Teams and three Diving Teams. Recce of known flood-prone areas has been undertaken and all necessary preparations are in place. Similar arrangements have been set up within the Karwar Naval Area, the Goa Naval Area as well as Gujarat Daman and Diu Naval Areas. The respective Area and Station Commanders are in touch with the State authorities, NDRF and SDRF to be able to respond to a crisis situation in the shortest possible time. In addition, naval Dornier aircraft and helicopters at various Naval Air Stations at Mumbai, Goa and Porbandar are ready at short notice to ferry teams inaccessible during floods as also rescue stranded personnel.
Indian Coast Guard ships, aircraft and on shore stations are continuously relaying warnings about impending adverse weather to merchant vessels and fishermen.
BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation  has kept its disaster management control room on high alert. Officials from all 24 wards in Mumbai have been asked to identify potentially hazardous and low lying settlements and evacuate people to nearby safer places.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry holds meeting with representatives of NSFs, reaffirms strict compliance of Sports Code
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has asked the National Sports Federations  to comply with the provisions of the Sports Code and carry out requisite amendments in their constitutions and bye-laws for bringing them in conformity with the Sports Code provisions.
Shri L.S. Singh, Joint Secretary  took a virtual meeting with representatives of NSFs on 4th February 2021 and reaffirmed to the NSFs that compliance of Sports Code provisions is binding on NSFs and they should not only follow the provisions outlined in the Sports Code in managing their affairs to the extent the Sports Code provisions are applicable, but also take immediate steps for making requisite amendments in their constitutions/bye-laws so that they are in sync with the Sports Code.
While renewing the recognition of NSFs, the Federations have been given time of 6 months except in case of 5 NSFs, who have been given a time period of one year due to the special nature of the 5 sports, to align their constitutions/bye-laws with Sports Code. Joint Secretary  stated categorically that the amendments should be carried out without any further delay and within the stipulated timelines. NSFs were also informed that no further extension in timeline would be possible hereafter. It was also reiterated that failure to comply with the Sports Code by any NSFs would lead to de-recognition of the NSFs concerned. At the meeting, Joint Secretary  acknowledged that some NSFs have already amended their constitutions/byelaws, which are being examined in the Ministry.
Representatives of the NSFs, while appreciating the efforts of the Sports Ministry for holding the meeting, informed the Ministry that they have already amended their constitutions in line with the Sports Code and also assured that they will make further amendments if needed, as per the provisions of the Sports Code.
NSFs have also been asked by the Ministry to furnish the information with regard to compliance of Sports Code provisions on fortnightly basis to the Ministry so that the Delhi High Court is also apprised of the same, as the matter is being monitored by the Delhi High Court.
Ministry of Communications
Telecom Secretary Shri Anshu Prakash inaugurates training programme on '5G and Cyber Security'
In consonance with Digital India Initiatives and to create awareness among officers of various ministries and departments of Central Government about ways and means to leverage the power of 5G and to develop a culture of cyber security, National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training , the capacity building arm of Department of Telecommunications, Government of India organized a one-day training programme on '5G and Cyber Security' on 27th August 2021 for senior officers of the Government of India. The Training programme was inaugurated by Secretary , Department of Telecommunication Shri Anshu Prakash.
Shri Anshu Prakash, Secretary Telecom, in his address, emphasised on the importance of 5G as it will impact all sectors immensely. He further stressed upon the importance of learning the basic aspects of the 5G & Cyber Security by all and lauded the initiative taken by NTIPRIT, the apex training institution under DOT, for organizing the one day training program in this regard. He also urged all the participants to further spread the awareness within their departments with the knowledge gained in today's program.
Shri Deepak Chaturvedi, Member Services, DOT also spoke on the occasion describing the role of 5G in various Government initiatives. Shri UK Srivastava, Sr DDG of NTIPRIT earlier welcomed all the participants and briefed about role being played by NTIPRIT in supporting the objectives of the government through training and capacity building initiatives.
The Programme was attended by over 65 participants of the level of Joint Secretary and above level officers from more than 25 Central Government Ministries. The officers were trained in Cyber security and 5G & it's use cases in various sectors of economy which they can apply while working for policy making in their respective sector.
Ministry of Power
POWERGRID Signs Agreement to Acquire 74% Stake in Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited , a Maharatna PSE under Ministry of Power, Government of India has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited  to acquire 74% stake in Jaypee Powergrid Limited-JV  in which POWERGRID holds 26% equity. JPL will become a wholly owned subsidiary of POWERGRID following this acquisition.
JPL-JV has developed a 214 Km long EHV power transmission project to evacuate power from Karcham-Wangtoo project in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The power transmitted is meant for distribution and consumption in states of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 162.97 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 13.42 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,62,97,18,725
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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13,42,75,821
More than 162.97 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 13.42 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate Biotech Startup Expo - 2022 at Pragati Maidan on 9th June
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Biotech Startup Expo - 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 9th June at 10:30 AM. This will be followed by his address on the occasion.
The Biotech Startup Expo - 2022 is a two day event being held on 9th and 10th June. It is being organised by the Department of Biotechnology and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council . It is being held to mark completion of ten years of setting up of BIRAC. The theme of the Expo is ‘Biotech Startup Innovations: Towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat’.
The Expo will act as a platform to connect entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, scientists, researchers, bio-incubators, manufacturers, regulators, government officials, etc. About 300 stalls will be set up at the Expo, which will showcase the applications of biotechnology in various fields such as healthcare, genomics, biopharma, agriculture, industrial biotechnology, waste-to-value, clean energy, among others.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways operate 542 “Shramik Special” trains till 12th May, 2020  across the country
6.48 lac passengers transported
Passengers are being given free meals and water
Trains being run by Railways only after concurrence is given both by the State which is sending the passengers and the State which is receiving them
Social distancing being observed
Subsequent to the Ministry of Home Affairs order regarding movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places by special trains,Indian Railways had decided to operate “Shramik Special” trains.
As on 12th May 2020, a total of 542 “Shramik Special” trains have been operationalized from various states across the country, in which 448 trains had reached its destination and 94 trains are in transit.
These 448 trains were terminated in various states like Andhra Pradesh , Bihar , Chattisgarh , Himachal Pradesh , Jharkhand , Karnataka , Madhya Pradesh , Maharashtra , Odisha , Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu , Telangana, Uttar Pradesh , West Bengal.
These trains have ferried migrants to cities like Tiruchchirappalli, Titlagarh, Barauni, Khandwa, Jagannathpur, Khurda Road, Prayagraj, Chhapra, Balia, Gaya, Purnia, Varanasi, Darbhanga, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Jaunpur, Hatia, Basti, Katihar, Danapur,Muzzaffarpur, Saharsa etc.
In these Shramik Special Trains, proper screening of passengers is ensured before boarding the train. During the journey, passengers are given free meals and water.
Ministry of Finance
Due Date for Filing FORM GSTR-9, FORM GSTR-9A and FORM GSTR-9C extended till 31st March, 2019
The competent authority has decided to extend the Due Date for filing FORM GSTR-9, FORM GSTR-9A and FORM GSTR-9C till 31st March, 2019. The requisite FORMs shall be made available on the GST common portal shortly. Relevant Order is being issued.
Earlier, FORM GSTR-9 and FORM GSTR-9A were notified vide Notification No. 39/2018-Central Tax, dated 04.09.2018 while FORM GSTR-9C was notified vide Notification no. 49/2018-Central Tax, dated 13.09.2018 as part of the CGST Rules.
Ministry of Power
Agreements signed for 1900 MW capacity under Aggregated Power Procurement Scheme on Medium Term basis; tariff discovered as Rs. 4.24 per unit
The PPAs expected to lessen the burden and lead to efficient utilization of capacities of some of the coal based stressed power plants
A major milestone in the evolution of the medium term market for power was achieved on 29th October, 2018 with the signing of agreements for 1900 MW capacity under Aggregated Power Procurement Scheme on Medium Term basis with PFC Consulting Limited as Nodal Agency and PTC India Ltd. as Aggregator.
The PPAs are expected to lessen the burden and would lead to efficient utilization of capacities of some of the coal based stressed power plants. This scheme endeavors to achieve a balance in allocation of risk-reward to the transacting parties.
Ministry of Power in April 2018 had issued Guidelines for a pilot schemeto facilitate aggregation of procurement of power  from commissioned coal based power plants through competitive bidding.PFC Consulting Limited conducted theBid Process for selection of capacity on DEEP e-bidding Portal from different projects. Subsequent to the bidding process tariff was discovered as Rs. 4.24 per unit and projects with aggregate capacity of 1900 MW were declared as the successful bidders.
The agreements under the scheme were signed with the successful bidders and procuring DISCOMson 29th Oct 2018.
The seven successful bidders are -
RKM Powergen ,
Jhabua Power Ltd. ,
MB Power Ltd. ,
SKS Power ,
Jindal India Thermal Power Ltd. ,
IL&FS Energy ,
JP Nigrie 
The procuring DISCOMs are - Telangana and Tamil Nadu for 550 MW each, West Bengal and Bihar for 200 MW eachwhile Haryana has consented to sign for 400 MW
Election Commission
CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar invited as International Observer for forthcoming Elections in Nepal
Chief Election Commissioner of India Shri Rajiv Kumar has been invited by Election Commission of Nepal as International Observer for the forthcoming elections to Nepal’s House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly. Elections are scheduled in Nepal on 20th November, 2022 for the Federal and Provincial elections to elect 275 members of the Federal Parliament and 550 seats of the seven Provincial Assemblies.
Shri Rajiv Kumar will be leading a delegation of ECI officials as State guest in Nepal from 18th November to 22nd November, 2022. During his visit Shri Kumar would be visiting Polling stations at Kathmandu and areas around.
ECI also has a similar International Election Visitors Program where members from other Election Management Bodies are invited to experience firsthand our General and Assembly Elections held periodically.
The Election Commission of India has always been in the forefront with fellow Election Management Bodies  and relevant international organizations/associations in promoting the cause of democracy worldwide, through bilateral as well as multilateral interactions and has always endeavored to promote contacts, facilitate exchange of knowledge and sharing of best practices with a view to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. ECI’s India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management  has by far trained more than 2200 officers from 109 countries of whom 70 officers from Nepal have also been trained as part of capacity building initiatives. A capacity building program for 25 officials from Election Commission of Nepal is also scheduled to be held from 13th to 24th March 2023 at IIIDEM.
Representatives from Election Commission of Nepal participated in the recently held International Conference hosted by ECI on Conference on ‘Role, Framework & Capacity of EMBs’ as a follow on to the Summit for Democracy’ ECI would be hosting two more International conferences on the theme of “Inclusive and Accessible elections” as also “Technology in elections” as part of Cohort activities under “Summit for Democracy – Year of Action”.
ECI had been chairing the Association of World Election Bodies, which is the world's largest international organization in the field of election management - since Sept 2019 to October 2022. A-WEB currently comprises 119 Election Management Bodies  from 109 countries. ECI has now been unanimously elected as the new Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities  for the term 2022 to 2024 thus globally acknowledging ECI’s presence and efficient conduct of Elections in world’s largest democracy.